Maija and Paija(1991)
Maija un Paija
Maija and Paija Synopsis
A Latvian fairy-tale film based on Anna Brigadere’s classic play. It follows two stepsisters: gentle, hardworking Maija and spoiled, idle Paija whose trials in the underworld reveal their true natures, with rewards and consequences to match.
Maija and Paija (1991) is a fantasy and family film directed by Gunārs Piesis, released on July 15, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Elīna Siliņa, Ieva Sāviča, Lilita Ozoliņa and German Tikhonov. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Gunārs Piesis
- Writers:
- Anna Brigadere, Lija Brīdaka
- Cinematographer:
- Mārtiņš Kleins
- Production:
- Trīs
- Status:
- Released
Maija and Paija Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Elīna Siliņa
Elīna Siliņa
as Maija
- Ieva Sāviča
Ieva Sāviča
as Paija
Lilita Ozoliņa
as Pate
- German Tikhonov
German Tikhonov
as Varis
Elza Radziņa
as Laima
- Inga Aizbalte
Inga Aizbalte
as Laima
Elita Krastiņa
Uldis Pūcītis
Antra Liedskalniņa
- Inta Grīnberga
Inta Grīnberga
- Inese Laizāne
Inese Laizāne
Ēvalds Valters
Key crew
Directed by Gunārs Piesis, written by Anna Brigadere and Lija Brīdaka.
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Maija and Paija Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Maija and Paija – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Maija and Paija online?
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Maija and Paija (1991) is available to stream on Eternal Family. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Maija and Paija?
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The main cast of Maija and Paija (1991) includes Elīna Siliņa, Ieva Sāviča, Lilita Ozoliņa, German Tikhonov and Elza Radziņa. The film was directed by Gunārs Piesis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Maija and Paija released?
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Maija and Paija was released on July 15, 1991 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Maija and Paija worth watching?
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Maija and Paija (1991) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.